Synyster Gates

Date of Birth: July 7, 1981

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Synyster Gates, born Brian Elwin Haner Jr., is an accomplished American musician best known as the lead guitarist for the heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold. Born into a musical family, Gates exhibited a passion for music from a young age, greatly influenced by his father, Brian Haner Sr., a talented guitarist and comedian. Gates joined Avenged Sevenfold in 2001, and his exceptional guitar skills quickly became a defining aspect of the band’s sound. Gates is celebrated for his technical prowess, blending elements of classical guitar with heavy metal. His solos are often complex and intricate, showcasing his extensive musical training, which includes studying jazz and classical guitar at the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles. Over the years, Gates has contributed significantly to Avenged Sevenfold’s success, helping the band release multiple chart-topping albums and earning numerous awards.

5 Interesting Facts about Synyster Gates

1. Synyster Gates was awarded the “Young Shredder” award in 2006 by Metal Hammer.

2. He is an alumnus of the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles where he studied jazz and classical guitar.

3. Gates is known for his custom Schecter Synyster Gates Signature guitar.

4. He co-founded a clothing line called “Syn Gates Clothing” with his father, Brian Haner Sr.

5. Gates has been ranked among the top guitarists in several music magazines, including a spot in Guitar World’s “Top 100 Guitarists of All Time.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Synyster Gates

1. “Music is life. It’s the only thing that has no rules.”

2. “The guitar is the easiest instrument to play and the hardest to play well.”

3. “I think the most important thing about music is the feeling you get when you create something.”

4. “Practice is the best of all instructors.”

5. “I like to push the boundaries of what people think is possible on the guitar.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Synyster Gates’ highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $16 million.

Children

Synyster Gates has two children with his wife, Michelle DiBenedetto. Their names are Nicolangelo “Nicci” Saint James Haner, born in May 2017, and a daughter, born in October 2019.